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From Code Talkers to Coding: Building Critical Thinking with Digital Tools 

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Every August 14, we observe a day of profound significance: National Navajo Code Talkers Day. This day honors the Native American soldiers who used their intricate and unwritten language to create an unbreakable code during World War II. This historical event not only showcases the elegance and power of codes, but also the ingenuity needed … read more »

Nature Photography Day: Picture-Perfect Ideas for K–12 Classrooms

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June 15 was Nature Photography Day, a perfect opportunity to combine creativity with curriculum while helping students develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. While the official day has passed, now is the ideal time to build on its excitement and momentum! Whether students captured stunning images yesterday or you’re looking to integrate photography … read more »

Experience the Magic: Canva AI for Educators

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Are you ready to transform your teaching materials? Canva’s Magic AI can help you create, transform, and edit documents, images, and presentations that magically save you time and engage your students.  Many of Canva’s AI Magic tools are only available in pro accounts, but you can access them for free by creating an educator account. … read more »

Differentiate Your Iditarod Lessons with These Free AI Tools

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The Iditarod, known as the Last Great Race, is an annual reconstruction of the 1925 sled dog relay to get diphtheria medicine from Nenana, Alaska, to Nome during hazardous blizzard conditions. It took five and a half days for twenty teams and approximately 150 dogs to travel 674 miles with the valuable package containing diphtheria … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Roxxem – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced Roxxem and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today we’ll provide detailed instructions for using this tool and share classroom ideas. Learn languages through popular songs with Roxxem! This free platform offers content-filtered songs by language level … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Genially – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Genially and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas.  Genially is a versatile web-based platform offering over 1,000 templates for creating diverse educational … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Genially – Part 1

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Transform your classroom presentations into engaging, interactive experiences with Genially! This versatile web-based platform offers over 1,000 templates for creating diverse educational content. Whether you’re looking to build escape rooms, interactive games, branching activities, quizzes, or multimedia presentations, Genially provides the tools you need to make learning more dynamic. Getting started is simple with a … read more »

Building Skills, Exploring Careers: Edtech Resources for CTE Month

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February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, a celebration of the importance of CTE for all students hosted by the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE). But what does high-quality CTE look like? ACTE’s Program of Study Framework outlines elements and more than ninety supporting criteria to answer this question for all grade … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Piktochart AI Infographic Generator – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Piktochart AI Infographic Generator and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas.  Piktochart AI Infographic Generator is a revolutionary tool for educators (or … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Piktochart AI Infographic Generator – Part 1

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Are you looking for a game-changing tool to make your classroom materials pop? Piktochart AI Infographic Generator allows you to create eye-catching visual aids within seconds – perfect for study guides, lesson plans, and classroom presentations. There are many visual aid options, but this blog post will focus on the Infographic Generator, which includes five … read more »